Eye microbiome of contact lens wearers resembles that of skin

ntact lenses may change the microbiome of the eyes, according to research published in mBio. The new insights may lead to a better understanding of how to improve eye care and prevent infections, such as giant papillary conjunctivitis. Does the

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China-spec Volkswagen Cross Blue production version spotted sans camouflage

The China-spec production version of the Volkswagen Cross Blue SUV has been spotted sans camouflage. Showcased first in 2012 and then again in sport coupe form in 2013, this new car will slot in between the Tiguan and the Touraeg

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Certain form of baldness at age 45 linked to higher risk for aggressive prostate cancer

A new, large cohort analysis from the prospective Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial, indicates that men who had moderate baldness affecting both the front and the crown of their head at age 45 were at a

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New structural features of human hair discovered

Electron Microscopy micrograph of human hair cross-section. The top region shows the external part of the hair — cuticle region; The bottom region shows the internal macrofibrils — cortex region. Credit: Fabiano Emmanuel Montoro/LNNano, CNPEM A new discovery about the

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Here Maps won’t develop for Windows 10 Mobile; existing maps won’t be updated

Here, whose Here Maps application was the foundation of Windows Phone mapping for years, has decided to pull out of Windows 10 Mobile development, the company said Tuesday. Worse still, Here has decided to update its Windows Phone 8.1 map

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Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update starts rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+

The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has also started getting the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update following the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and Note5. The update is currently rolling out in the company’s home country of South Korea. Galaxy S6 edge+ units

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